Semer is a very small, predominantly rural parish in the district of Babergh in Suffolk, England, set in the gently rolling arable landscape typical of East Anglia. The village itself is low‑density, surrounded by farmland, hedgerows and quiet lanes, and retains the tranquil character of many small Suffolk parishes.
Historically the settlement grew around a manor and a modest parish church and the area contains a number of older farmhouses and historic buildings; agriculture remains important to the local economy while many residents commute to nearby towns for work. Social life is the kind you’d expect in a tiny village - a close‑knit community, occasional church and village events, and good opportunities for walking and enjoying the local heritage and countryside.
Postcode districts covering Semer
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Colchester 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Braintree 20.5 miles33 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Felixstowe 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Haverhill 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Witham 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Thetford 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Sudbury 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Stowmarket 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Harwich 17.3 miles27.8 km
Neighbouring places
- South East Cosford Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Whatfield Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Lindsey Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Chelsworth Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Kersey Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Nedging-with-Naughton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Bildeston Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hadleigh North Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Monks Eleigh Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Nedging Tye Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Aldham Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Hadleigh Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Semer
IP7 6JF, IP7 6HR, IP7 6HZ, IP7 6HU, IP7 6JB, IP7 6HS, IP7 6QZ, IP7 6RA, IP7 6JA … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 32.1 miles51.6 km
- London Southend Airport 36.3 miles58.4 km
- Needham Market Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Sudbury Railway Station 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Bus Station 8.5 miles13.6 km
Hotels near Semer Ad
- The Marquis 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Lion 5 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa 4 6 miles9.6 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Best Western Claydon Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Milsoms 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Bull Hotel Long Melford by Greene King Inns 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- B&B Hotel Ipswich 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
Local points of interest
- Portman Road Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Suffolk College University 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 13 miles21 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 13.4 miles21.6 km
- University of Essex University 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Ickworth House Estate 14.9 miles24.1 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Marks Hall Estate 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Shepherds Grove Forest 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 16.7 miles26.9 km